The stage was set, Primrose Hill pitch 2., a classy and sophisticated venue for the Ballbusters’ cultured style of softball.
I must say, from the look of the opposing team, who seemed to have actually played softball before, I thought we were going to get a pasting. However, the game got underway and my doubts proved to be unfounded as the Ballbusters really began to show their mettle.
I must say, from the look of the opposing team, who seemed to have actually played softball before, I thought we were going to get a pasting. However, the game got underway and my doubts proved to be unfounded as the Ballbusters really began to show their mettle.
Tyrone was pitching for the opposition and despite having all the gear, he was useless, throwing ball after ball and getting increasingly more angry with himself. His team however didn’t seem to be too phased by it and offered him odd words of encouragement/advice such as ‘easy on the fingers Tyrone’, ‘just have fun with it’, ‘loving your work Tyrone’ etc. etc.
As the game continued the Ballbusters really controlled the play. Special mention must go to our pitchers Tim J. Weeks, Paul Kenno and Jags who were doing great work. John smashed a couple of corkers as per usual. Lucy, against all odds used her good eyes to ignore all of Tyrone’s useless pitches and was top scorer with three runs. Well done Lucy, no one doubted your talents. James ‘Velcro Hands’ Taylor just couldn’t tear himself away from the bat and insisted on running with it, much to his team’s dismay. Lorraine struggled against adversity and continued her high standards of batting and fielding despite a crocked leg. Richard Bennett also was the unhappy recipient of a torn hamstring, and, like a true man, he limped off out the game. Special mention has to go to Tim (J. Weeks) and Tom, who, at a vital point of the game were preparing to catch an absolute peach of a shot, completely unaware of each other and collided in comical fashion. Everyone however put in a great performance and showed that Metrica can really bust some balls.
In the final innings we were 7-6 up and needed to ensure that the Raiders didn’t score. We put the game on total lock down and forced them off the field, with our fielders really getting on top of things and getting the raiders out with ease.
The elation in the team was palpable as we were nearing a historic victory as the sun came out to herald our success. We batted last and the game was over, final score 7-6. WINNERS!!! We shook hands with the losers and sauntered off to the pub whilst the Raiders enjoyed a huddle and de-brief after the game. That victory pint was the sweetest I have ever tasted.
Again, well done team, it was a glorious day for the sport of softball, here’s to many more victories, lets hope they are all as comical and satisfying as the last one.
As the game continued the Ballbusters really controlled the play. Special mention must go to our pitchers Tim J. Weeks, Paul Kenno and Jags who were doing great work. John smashed a couple of corkers as per usual. Lucy, against all odds used her good eyes to ignore all of Tyrone’s useless pitches and was top scorer with three runs. Well done Lucy, no one doubted your talents. James ‘Velcro Hands’ Taylor just couldn’t tear himself away from the bat and insisted on running with it, much to his team’s dismay. Lorraine struggled against adversity and continued her high standards of batting and fielding despite a crocked leg. Richard Bennett also was the unhappy recipient of a torn hamstring, and, like a true man, he limped off out the game. Special mention has to go to Tim (J. Weeks) and Tom, who, at a vital point of the game were preparing to catch an absolute peach of a shot, completely unaware of each other and collided in comical fashion. Everyone however put in a great performance and showed that Metrica can really bust some balls.
In the final innings we were 7-6 up and needed to ensure that the Raiders didn’t score. We put the game on total lock down and forced them off the field, with our fielders really getting on top of things and getting the raiders out with ease.The elation in the team was palpable as we were nearing a historic victory as the sun came out to herald our success. We batted last and the game was over, final score 7-6. WINNERS!!! We shook hands with the losers and sauntered off to the pub whilst the Raiders enjoyed a huddle and de-brief after the game. That victory pint was the sweetest I have ever tasted.
Again, well done team, it was a glorious day for the sport of softball, here’s to many more victories, lets hope they are all as comical and satisfying as the last one.
(The final score should have been 8-6 but an error in the score taking meant that Jack's first innings run wasn't marked. We don't care, we still whipped their arses.)
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